Les Channell, baseball player, 1910-1914

Les Channell

Born: 3/3/1886 in Crestline, OH, USA

Died: 5/7/1954 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-05-11 | Final Game: 1914-04-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Lester Clark Channell

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Biography

Les Channell was a professional baseball player born in 1886, whose major league career spanned from 1910 to 1914. Primarily recognized as a position player, Channell made a brief but notable impact during his time in the sport. He played a total of 7 games, during which he demonstrated a strong batting ability, finishing with 7 hits and an impressive batting average of .35. His contributions at the plate included 3 RBIs and 2 stolen bases, showcasing both his skill in hitting and his speed on the bases. Although Channell's career in the major leagues was short-lived, he played during a transformative period in baseball that would soon witness the emergence of more modern playing styles and strategies. His performance, albeit limited in scope, reflected the competitive nature of the game during the early 20th century, an era that was characterized by evolving strategies and the gradual shift towards a more offense-driven approach. Despite the brevity of his career, Channell's achievements remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 20 3 7 1 0 0 3 2 2 3 0.350 0.409 0.400 0.809 0.0

Career AVG .350 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +38.3% above league average.

Career OBP .409 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +27.7% above league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +19.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.809 vs. league average 0.655 across their career seasons — +23.6% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1910 NYY AL 6 19 3 6 0 0 0 3 2 2 3 0.316 — — — — 0.0
1914 NYY AL 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 6 6 9 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 NYA OF 6 6 9 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 6